Believe it or don't, commuter rail is coming to Santa Fe and it's coming soon! The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Mid-Region Council of Governments are sponsoring a public information meeting for the New Mexico Rail Runner Project. This open house will feature informational displays, handouts, and project team representatives available to answer your questions from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 30.

The open house meeting will provide updated information specific to several current project activities including:

Reconstruction of the Santa Fe Southern (SFS) corridor within Santa Fe. Construction on this segment will start in February.

The construction of train stations at the South Capitol Complex, Zia Road, and I-25 at NM 599. Preliminary information about station features, layout, and other information will be available.

Preliminary train operating schedules for startup commuter service in late 2008.